Politics
PSOE election results add pressure on the Balearic government
The PP said that President Armengol has "deceived" Sánchez into believing that he can create a political pact like that in the Balearics.
Health
Health service billing for tourists without a health card goes up 20%
Many European tourists are now opting to go to a public health centre rather than to a private one.
Politics
32 million euros raised by the tourist tax
The Partido Popular proposed a "grand pact" for tourism that will define tourism policy for the next twenty years.
Weather
Driest summer in the Balearics for thirty years
This has been the driest summer in the Balearics since 1985 and the fourth driest since 1952.
Society
Half the Balearic population not interested in culture
A "limited and poor quality" offer is a reason for there not being greater interest in cultural activities.
Tourist tax
Barceló can't understand hoteliers' ecotax challenge
"We regret the appeal, but that is their right (the hoteliers). This seems to relate solely to the federation's initial opposition to the tax."
Politics
PP query Armengol motives for state of the community debate
The PP have also suggested that PSOE and Més have accepted Podemos "blackmail" over the issue of Daniel Bachiller, a leading figure with Podemos in the Balearics.
Environment
Government wants sea grass included on nautical charts
Posidonia protection is a priority for the Balearic government, but it runs up against a division in responsibilities.
Tourist tax
Hoteliers take the tourist tax to court
The High Court now has twenty days in which to decide whether to accept the appeal or not.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax revenue to go towards improving water infrastructure
30 million euros from revenue collected this year are said to be earmarked for water infrastructure improvements.
Construction
Building sector activity in the Balearics is levelling off
There are hotel projects, but the moratorium on large commercial developments is one reason why this winter's building activity may only be moderate.
Tourism
Government agreement to promote cultural tourism
Biel Barceló said that the regional government intends investing between 400,000 and 600,000 euros on promoting cultural tourism.
Brexit
Bank cuts Balearic growth forecast because of referendum result
BBVA suggests that growth will fall more in Murcia and Valencia, the latter because of the high concentration of British residents in Alicante.
Tourism
Holiday rentals' association demanding "immediate" legalisation
Aptur wants immediate regulation, concluding that holiday rentals are "sustainable" in environmental, economic and social ways.
Health
Balearic health service is "deficient"
The Balearics is in a group of regions termed deficient; there is a group below which is worse.
Tourism
250,000 Spanish pensioners on Imserso holidays from October
The scheme of holidays for Spanish senior citizens is scheduled to run between October and May; quarter of a million will be coming to the Balearics.
Economy
Businesses in the Balearics back to pre-crisis numbers
The Balearic Confederation of Business Associations, recognising that the July figure is an indicator of economic recovery, nevertheless believes that it is losing steam.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax self-assessment period starting
95.5% of the 12,500 establishments on the tax agency register are opting for the self-assessment procedure.
Tourism
Record season will spill over into winter
The number of foreign visitors to the Balearics up until July was 13 per cent higher than last year.
Tourism
Holiday rentals' association calling for regulation against rip-offs
The association's president says that it is vital that regulation is introduced as swiftly as possible in order to clamp down on abuse and deception.
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